Indians most optimistic about their economy: Emerging Affluence Report 2015The Emerging Affluence Report 2015 has found Indians’ optimism to be far higher than that of their counterparts in other emerging economies.
26 Oct, 2015, 08.00 AM IST
2 Goa blast absconders under SIT lens in Govind Pansare murder caseSIT probing the murder of Govind Pansare suspects role of two more Sanatan Sanstha members, who are absconding in connection with the 2009 ...
21 Sep, 2015, 03.09 PM IST
Regulations have made health insurance industry customer-centric: K K Mishra"Customers now have an assurance that once they are insured they will not go out of the net (due to the lifelong renewability clause)."
24 Aug, 2015, 08.55 AM IST
Acquire skills to manage your investments betterSeveral reputed institutes offer courses to help individuals acquire skills to manage their investments better.
27 Jul, 2015, 08.21 AM IST
The amended Insurance Act will benefit genuine customers enormously: Arijit Basu, SBI LifeThe increase in FDI cap will help increase penetration, density and coverage. The Act also gives more powers to the IRDAI.
01 Jun, 2015, 08.41 AM IST
Buy insurance for the protection, not to save tax, says IDBI Federal CEO Vighnesh ShahaneWhile the Union Budget has been a disappointment from the life insurers’ perspective, Vighnesh Shahane remains upbeat about the insurance s...
23 Apr, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
5 tips to make the most of free-look period in insuranceWhen you buy an insurance policy, fill in the contact details yourself in the application form. Often, agents give their phone numbers.
05 Jan, 2015, 08.33 AM IST
Smaller cities may be a healthy choice to cut your hospital billsPolicyholders can opt for hospitals of their choice, except when they are availing cashless claim settlement, where the list of hospitals i...
25 Jul, 2014, 11.16 AM IST
No separate benefit for retirement and insuranceNo separate benefit for retirement and insurance, but a bigger Section 80C will be an incentive.
14 Jul, 2014, 08.25 AM IST
Driving guide in monsoons to limit damage to you car, minimize insurance claimsRemember, insurance companies don’t pass every claim from you, especially if you have not made efforts to limit the magnitude of the damage.
16 Jul, 2013, 05.55 AM IST
How to maximise tax benefits on joint housing loanIf you and your spouse own the house jointly in the ratio of 50:50, both can claim deductions in equal proportion.
23 Feb, 2013, 08.01 PM IST
Choosing a fixed rate loan is not a good idea when interest rates fallFloating rate loans have surged ahead of their fixed rate counterparts on the popularity charts, thanks to the substantial differential in ...
08 Feb, 2013, 11.42 AM IST
Uniform insurance terms to simplify claim processET highlights Irda’s proposed standard definitions for clauses and exclusions in health policies.
24 Jan, 2013, 11.25 AM IST
Claim service guarantee not reason enough to buy an insuranceThough such clauses can inspire confidence among policyholders wary of delays, they may not be of any real help in claim settlement, says P...
21 Nov, 2012, 03.21 PM IST
- Do your parents need life insurance policies?
If your senior citizen parents have life insurance policies that still have more than 5-6 years to mature, it's best to terminate the plans.
23 Jan, 2012, 08.30 AM IST
- Best time to prepay your home loan as SBI, ICICI and others remove prepayment charges
With two major banks throwing their hats in the ring, more banks will join the bandwagon - either bowing to the regulatory pressure or to s...
02 Dec, 2011, 07.12 AM IST
- Now you have 2 years to revive a lapsed Ulip
Some Ulip holders would get more breathing space now as policyholders can revive their policies within two years from the premium due date.
26 Oct, 2011, 04.01 AM IST